| Model Year | 2012 | 2023 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Routan | Jeep Cherokee | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5250 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,708 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,144 mm | 4,651 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,953 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,750 mm | 1,681 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,038 kg | 1,932 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 78 L | 60 L | 18 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,001 mm | 944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,600 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 978 mm | 18 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,643 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,267 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 1,024 mm | 921 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 808 mm | 0 mm | 808 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 915 L | 702 L | 213 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,350 L | 24.8 | -22.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,981 L | 1,555 L | 2 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Jeep Cherokee.